CVE-2011-4518 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in PROMOTIC web server, requiring an upgrade to secure the system.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2011-4518?
CVE-2011-4518 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 May 2013. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the PmWebDir object in the web server in MICROSYS PROMOTIC before 8.1.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4518?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsys Promotic.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4518?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-4518 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2011-4518 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-4518 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q7gw-6w7m-55gr.